ASUS Prime Z490-P Gaming DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime Z490-P is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on Intel’s Z490 chipset, designed for the LGA 1200 socket and compatible with 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Released in 2020, it delivers a well-rounded foundation for desktop PC builders who want stable performance with room to tune. At the heart of its power delivery system is a 10+1 DrMOS power-stage design paired with a 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors. Two VRM heatsinks with thermal pads dissipate heat from the MOSFETs and chokes, while a dedicated PCH heatsink and multiple hybrid fan headers keep the rest of the system cool. Fan Xpert 4 software lets each header dynamically reference up to three thermal sensors, including supported ASUS graphics-card temperatures. The board carries four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of system memory. ASUS OptiMem II trace-routing technology is designed to allow memory kits to run at higher frequencies with lower voltages. Storage options include dual M.2 slots alongside standard SATA connectivity, while the rear panel provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, and a headphone jack. Thunderbolt 3 add-in card support is also present via an onboard header. The UEFI BIOS offers both an EZ Mode for quick setup — featuring drag-and-drop fan control and one-click profiles — and a full Advanced Mode with a built-in search function for experienced builders. ASUS User Profile lets you save and share BIOS configurations across builds or BIOS versions. Verifiable Specifications: – Form Factor: ATX – Chipset: Intel Z490 – CPU Socket: LGA 1200 – Compatible CPUs: 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron – Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB – Storage: Dual M.2 – Network: 1 Gb Ethernet – USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear panel) – Dimensions: 32.79 x 26.44 cm – Weight: approx. 726 g – Model Year: 2020